"DeAnna Backel's oils are visual plays of color. The palette is striking, comprised of rich earth tones that retain their saturation against the southern sun.

White facades are set against ultramarine skies, and painterly swaths of poppy red punctuate the paintings' surfaces....Like snapshots, there is a certain spontaneity, an impression caught in Backel's compositions that evokes the excitement of exploring new place."The Hidden Lantern Gallery

Still Life Workshop

"Now I understand! I see how you did this...and I get why you did that. You taught me not to be afraid. You showed me how to correct what I thought were mistakes and make them into something that works. Thank you for that gift!"